Pope Francis receives a personalised foosball table
Pope Francis has received a few memorable football gifts in his eight-year pontificate, but one recent gift is one to remember.
The Pope received a personalised foosball table designed to be all-inclusive for people with disabilities. The gift aims to encourage people with disabilities to participate in sport.
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The gift was given to the Pope by a Tuscany-based table football association.
In a Facebook post, the Tuscany association elaborated on the gift, stating that the table was designed to be inclusive and work well for people with physical disabilities.
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Pope Francis, born in Argentina, is known for loving football and has always promoted sport as a means of solidarity and inclusion, especially amongst young adults.
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